You Ran By My Side So I Could Fly On My Own

For the torment and the torture
For the pressure and the pain
For the anguish and the agony
And the endless hours of strain

For all the bloody essays
For all the sleepless nights
For all the aching fingers
For every Awakening write

I offer you my gratitude

For all the encouraging phrases
For all I came to understand
For all the gentle nudging
For every helping hand

For the direction and devotion
For the patience and the pride
For the enjoyment and experience
And the guidance you provide

So thank you for the knowledge
And thank you for the time
Thank you for the work
And for guiding me through the climb

Finally got up the mountain
Now it’s time to try for the sky
One last leap from your shoulder
And upwards I then fly
But know that this is only
A temporary goodbye